The Badge · Powered by ESCA
One Badge.
Every venue.
Every shift.
The Badge is the trusted national worker credential for the exhibitions and events industry, powered by ESCA. Reimagined for 2026 with online registration, self-service badge ordering, and verified scan tracking at participating facilities.
Trusted by 40+ venues and 12,000+ exhibition workers
nationwide, since 2009.
The Badge · Powered by ESCA
M. Rivera
Active · VerifiedHold steady to scan at the gate
Live at venues including
What’s new in 2026
Everything you trust, now fully online.
The Badge keeps every tool you already rely on, joined by online registration, ordering, and scan tracking, in one platform.
Fast badge scanning
Gate staff scan a badge and instantly see the holder’s name, photo, and organization — with every scan recorded automatically.
Facility scan data
See who scanned in, when, and with which badge. Data is scoped to your facility and available to your team 24/7.
Verified registration
Every application is reviewed by ESCA, with a complete profile, current photo, and professional references required before a badge is issued.
Badge confirmation
Visual ID verification at a glance, with current photo, employer, and active status displayed on every scan.
Quick tracking
Time-stamped scan history for your facility — every event logged with who, when, and which badge.
Online badge ordering
Order new, replacement, and temporary badges in one cart and pay securely online. Orders go straight to ESCA for fulfillment.
Mobile credentials
Your badge lives in your pocket.
No more lost cards or replacement fees. The Badge issues a secure digital credential to Apple Wallet and Google Wallet, with rotating QR codes that can be scanned at every supported venue.
- One-tap install to Wallet on iPhone or Android
- Rotating QR codes prevent screenshot fraud
- Works offline at the gate with cached verification
- Lost phone? Revoke and reissue in seconds
Wallet · The Badge
A. Chen
Cleared for Las Vegas CCRecent scans
Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing.
Two plans, one trusted credential. ESCA members save on every badge — and membership is never required to apply.
Non-Member
Open to everyone in the industry.
$30
Photo ID Badge
Valid for three calendar years
$15
Temporary Badge
Valid for one calendar year
ESCA Member
Member rates on every badge.
$22
Photo ID Badge
Valid for three calendar years
$11
Temporary Badge
Valid for one calendar year
Not an ESCA member? Membership is never required for a badge, but members save on pricing and unlock exclusive benefits across the exhibition services community. Join ESCA
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Live activity
Operations dashboard
See your floor in real time.
Venue ops and security teams get a live picture of every gate, every contractor, and every worker on site. Spot bottlenecks, redirect headcount, and resolve flags before they become incidents.
- Live headcount and scan rate, refreshed every second
- Filter by gate, contractor, union, or labor call
- Custom reports exported to PDF or CSV in one click
- Role-based access for venue, security, and contractor admins
Verified workers
Compliance you can prove, not just promise.
Every active ESCA Badge ties to a verified background check, current OSHA training, and union eligibility where required. Venues and contractors can audit any worker’s status in seconds.
- Background checks renewed on a schedule, automatically
- OSHA 10 / OSHA 30 certifications attached to each profile
- Custom venue-specific safety requirements supported
- Audit trail of every status change with timestamp and reviewer
Maria Rivera
ID 9412-7780 · Acme Exhibits
Background check
✓Verified
Renews Jan 2027
OSHA 30
✓Current
Card on file
Union
Local 23, Riggers
Member in good standing
Venue clearances
8 venues
LVCC, OCCC, BCC…
Inside the platform
Three apps. One Badge.
A different surface for every role, working off the same trusted badge data.
Carry your badge in your pocket.
Apply, upload your photo, complete training, and get verified, all from your phone. Once you’re cleared, your Badge appears in Apple Wallet automatically.
- Apply and renew in under 5 minutes
- Upload OSHA certificates from the camera roll
- See every venue you’re cleared for
- View your scan history and shift log
Your badge · 2026
M. Rivera
Active · VerifiedYour next shift
Las Vegas CC · Gate B
Tomorrow, 6:00 AM · Acme Exhibits
Scan, verify, admit, in one tap.
Built for gate teams. Scan a worker’s QR or NFC, see their photo and clearances, and grant access. Works on any iOS or Android device that gate staff already use.
- Big visual confirmation in green, yellow, or red
- Photo match plus live status, all on one screen
- Offline mode for areas with bad signal
- Logs every scan with location, time, and operator
M. Rivera
✓ Cleared for entryOSHA 30 · Current
Scheduled · Yes, 6:00 AM call
Tap to admit
Run the whole show from one screen.
Venue admins and contractor leads get a single place to schedule labor calls, manage rosters, monitor live gates, and pull compliance reports.
- Schedule labor calls and pre-authorize entry windows
- Bulk import workers from CSV or contractor systems
- Set custom rules per gate and per event
- API and webhooks for downstream systems
Labor calls · This week
Las Vegas CC · 14 events
Coast to coast
Live at the venues you already work in.
A growing network of convention centers, arenas, and exhibition halls trust ESCA Badge for daily access management.
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
LiveOrange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL
LiveWalter E. Washington Convention Center
Washington, DC
LiveBaltimore Convention Center
Baltimore, MD
LiveBoston Convention Center
Boston, MA
LiveNew Orleans Morial
New Orleans, LA
LiveAtlantic City Convention Center
Atlantic City, NJ
LiveMiami Beach Convention Center
Miami Beach, FL
LiveCincinnati Duke Energy
Cincinnati, OH
LiveOverland Park Convention
Overland Park, KS
LiveMusic City Center
Nashville, TN
Coming soonMcCormick Place
Chicago, IL
Coming soon“The new Badge mobile credential cut our morning gate lines roughly in half, and the dashboard gives our security team a level of visibility we never had with paper logs.”
Freddie PetersonGeneral Manager · Miami Beach Convention Center
FAQs
Common questions, clear answers.
How is the new Badge different from the current ESCA Badge?
Do workers still need a physical ID?
Can our existing badges be migrated automatically?
What background checks are included?
Does the dashboard work with our existing security system?
Is the platform compliant with industry security standards?
Get started
One Badge. Every venue.
Apply in under five minutes.
Workers, contractors, and venue teams all start here. We’ll guide you through the right path for your role.